Friday, December 26, 2014
The Golden Temple
The Rock Temple (Rangiri Dambulla Rajamaha Viharaya)and The Golden Temple(Rangiri Dambulla Uyanwatta Rajamaha Viharaya) are interconnected temples with single administration. The history of Rock Temple goes back to the first century B.C., commenced by the King Vattagamini Abhaya and thereafter kings, Maha Parakramabahu, Nissankamalala, Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe and five cave temples, particularly named, Devaraja Viharaya, Maharaja Viharaya, Maha Alut Viharaya. Paschima Viharaya and Devena Alut Viaharaya respectively.
Within these five caves is housed a collection of 157 valuable images of the Buddha and Bodhisatta etc. Inside the caves the rock surfaces, ceiling and side walls are covered with paintings executed with indigenous traditional colour schemes to an extent of about 22,000 square feet. The inscription in the premises records that the temple had been named "Rangiri Dambulla" when the images were painted in gold by King Nissankamalala of the Polonnaruwa regime. The temple with its historical, archeological and artistic significances had in the year 1991, been declared one of the world heritages sites by the UNESCO.
The administration and the guardianship are under the Most Venerable Inamaluwe Sri Sumangala Maha Nayaka thera of the Rangiri Dambulla
Historical Places in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, the beautiful island is famous as much for its scenic beaches as for its magnificent historical places. Tour Sri Lanka and enjoy an altogether new experience in the quaint surroundings of this culturally rich and geographically diverse nation.
Golden Temple, Dambulla
# Dambulla has been, associated with the cultural and religious tradition of Sri Lanka, since the second century BC.
# A tour to Dambulla will take you to the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex of Sri Lanka, known for its beautiful Buddhist paintings.
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Galle
# Galle, in southwestern Sri Lanka, is located at a distance of about 120 kilometer from Colombo. For those who are interested in knowing the history of a place, the City of Galle, which had been the European administrative center for over 4 centuries, is a perfect location..
# The Galle Fort, probably the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by Europeans, is the main attraction. It has been declared as a world heritage site under UNESCO
# Other prominent attractions at Galle include St. Mary's Cathedral (founded by Jesuit priests), The New Oriental Hotel, and Dutch Reformed Church (completed in 1745).
Sri Lanka, the beautiful island is famous as much for its scenic beaches as for its magnificent historical places. Tour Sri Lanka and enjoy an altogether new experience in the quaint surroundings of this culturally rich and geographically diverse nation.
Golden Temple, Dambulla
# Dambulla has been, associated with the cultural and religious tradition of Sri Lanka, since the second century BC.
# A tour to Dambulla will take you to the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex of Sri Lanka, known for its beautiful Buddhist paintings.
More... Click Here
Galle
# Galle, in southwestern Sri Lanka, is located at a distance of about 120 kilometer from Colombo. For those who are interested in knowing the history of a place, the City of Galle, which had been the European administrative center for over 4 centuries, is a perfect location..
# Other prominent attractions at Galle include St. Mary's Cathedral (founded by Jesuit priests), The New Oriental Hotel, and Dutch Reformed Church (completed in 1745).
Friday, April 18, 2014
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Jathaka Stories
01. Deva Dhamma Jatakaya
One upon a time when king brahmadatta was the reigning monarch in Benares, Our Bodhisatta was born as Kings's son and was called Prince Mahinsasa. His younger brother was Prince Chandra. When Prince Chandra was quite young Bodhisatta's mother died. King Brahamadatta married again and in due course another son was born and he was named Prince Sooriya. King brahmadatta was overjoyed any favour that she might ask on behalf of the newlyborn. Prince. The Queen treasured the King's promise which should be fulfilled when the occasion demands.
At the Palace]
Queen: Long life to my Lord !
King: Long life and happiness to my beloved Queen! I am anxious to know why you are here so early in
The day !
Queen: My Lord, I hope you have forgotten your promise to me when I gave you a gift of a son.
King : Yes my beloved Queen, what is it that you want on behalf of my beloved son?
[Waiting with me]
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